I grew up in a very European household where wine was like the Holy Grail. My dad would uncork a bottle of wine and smell the bouquet. He always said it had to breathe and be just the right temperature. The Polar Bear Wine Chiller, aerator by Giddy Up would have pleased him. I too, appreciate a fine bottle of wine, however I do like it chilled. The wine chiller stick is made of stainless steel and gets cold very quickly in the freezer. It also retains the cold so it will keep your bottle just the right temperature down to the last drop. The length of the chiller stick along with the pourer, aerator attached is perfect for a standard size bottle of wine. It fits flawlessly and completely. The very elegant pourer also doubles as an aerator infusing your wine with just the right amount of oxygen to bring out the full bodied flavor.

One of the nice things about having a chiller on hand is for those who like a chilled wine, you don’t have to put ice cubes into it, thus ruining the flavor by diluting it. The chiller creates just the right amount of cold to bring it to that right temperature. The pourer/aerator doubles as a stopper and connects to the chiller stick which also makes controlled pouring a breeze. It minimizes spillage keeping the wine flowing from bottle to glass so nothing gets wasted.

It comes with 2 bonuses. There is a handy drawstring storage or carry bag so you can take your chiller with you if you are going out to a restaurant or party and happen to pick up a bottle of wine on the way. There is also a handy cutter which makes removing the seal at the top of the bottle quick and painless. No more broken nails or cut fingers trying to cut it with a knife.

Carrying bag, cutter and did I mention the nice gift box?

I really am quite pleased with the Polar Bear Wine Chiller from Giddy Up. It would make an excellent hostess gift or boss gift. You can be sure that I will be ordering a few for the holidays.

The Cannon Hose Nozzle, by Outback Tuff Tools Co is certainly a ruff and tuff man tool but it can be gentle enough for a lady too! My husband was quite excited when this arrived. He immediately took it outside and connected it to his garden hose.

Directions on making adjustments were on the package itself but were also emailed in advance. The advance email was good in hindsight, however when my husband first looked at it he thought that this was going to be a complicated contraption. That was not the case at all. A simple twist of the barrel adjusts the flow but that first time, it is very tight and may require a wrench to loosen it up. After the first time, it was a cinch. The psi is amazing for a garden nozzle it sees to double your output; it reached the end of my property standing in one spot and across the road into the neighbor’s yard. Another turn of the barrel and you have a fine mist which is good for misting my roses and plants. You can remove the tip for a heavy flow or the whole barrel and tip for a spigot type of flow. There is a setting for every job. Cleaning the patio and deck, watering the lawn, washing the dogs and soaking the kids! It really is very versatile, all metal construction and can be locked into any position. The fact that the nozzle can come apart, it can be cleaned, oiled and you can change the washers when they wear out. The nozzle comes with some extra washers as well. This company offers a lifetime warranty on a hose nozzle which is unheard of in this day and age!

In addition to the nozzle and warranty, there are several bonuses. You get lifetime access to their growing Digital Gardening & Car Library. This is all interesting and informative information which I am thoroughly enjoying. This nozzle does everything it says it does and is virtually unbreakable. This is truly a well engineered tool that will last many years. #OutbackTuff, #CannonHoseNozzle

The Riverock Essential Oil Diffuser by Deneve® is an awesome quality diffuser. It has a unique style, shaped like a river rock with a band of ever changing colors. I couldn’t decide if I wanted it in the bathroom or bedroom. I opted for the bedroom because it is both soothing and romantic. I was pleasantly surprised when I got it, much nicer than the photo, it was packaged very nicely and would make a great gift, but also in the box was a measuring cup which fits just the right amount of water. I added a few drops of Eucalyptus oil, turned it on and watched the light show. The scent filled the room within minutes. This is the second diffuser that I own but the first that is both a diffuser and ionizer. This design also offers much more stability than some of the tall thin ones The soft bubbling sounds provide a tranquil environment eliminating any mechanical sounds The switches are cleverly hidden on the bottom of the unit so to turn it on, you press on your “river rock” There are several settings, so dependent on your preference, lights, mist, lights with mist that would determine how many presses. This diffuser has an automatic shut off when the reservoir is empty. It is easy to use and to clean. I like the fact that a portion of the proceeds from the sales of these diffusers is donated to charity. To me, that demonstrates a responsible company. So to sum it up, this diffuser is modern and sleek, easy to use. I definitely recommend this product to an essential oil beginner or pro. I will be using this for many nights as a mood and sleep enhancer.*I received a discount for the purpose of testing, evaluation and review, which I have provided.*

Health Shield Essential Oil is a unique blend of my favorite Essential oils. Healing Solutions blends only the purest oils, Clove, Lemon, Rosemary, Cinnamon and Eucalyptus therapeutic grade essential oils. Combined, these oils boost your immunity. I never heard the tale of the Thieves oil and found it interesting that this oil actually protected the thieves from getting the plague! I guess I wouldn’t go that far but it is a good oil to have around. I love the smell. The aroma is heavenly and great in a diffuser. It gives your home that warm cozy feeling while promoting well-being. I have also put a drop or two in my chamomile tea before bedtime. It adds a nice bouquet to the tea and it helps me sleep while building my immunity. I also like to mix it with a little rosehip oil and rub it on my throat and neck the vapors help open my sinuses and I sleep better. I feel comfortable putting it on my skin because it is a therapeutic grade. I was given a discount on this bottle for the purpose of testing, evaluation and unbiased review which I have provided. Now that I have had this opportunity to try this, I will continue to use Health Shield Essential Oil because I find it to be very beneficial.

I am no teetotaler but do like to have a cup of tea every day, usually in the evening after dinner. I like trying different types of herbal teas and this one in particular caught my attention because it is not just a tea, but it is a detox treatment. 14 days is a relatively short period to get rid of all the toxins in my body. This is doable. I felt like I could use something to give me a little boost of energy and the fact that it helps with weight loss made it all the more enticing. But how does it taste? I agreed to test, evaluate and review in exchange for a discount.The tea arrived promptly and is packaged nicely in a thick foil zip lock bag for freshness. My first impression was that there may not be enough tea in the bag for 14 days but the directions are clear and concise, one teaspoon per day so there is actually a little more than needed. You will need a tea infuser for brewing. I used my Keurig with my own filter cup. I like my tea strong and full bodied so after it brewed; I let the brew cup sit in my teacup a little longer.

I admit, I was skeptical but after my first cup, I was pleasantly surprised. I sweetened it with a dollop of honey and squeezed a ¼ of a lemon. I could smell the spearmint. It had a nice bouquet and after taking a baby sip, my discerning pallet was happy. This was actually a treat and did not feel like a treatment!

I am on day 7 as I write this review. I am very pleased with my purchase. I feel better, not bloated and tired. I think the combination of herbs, basil, spearmint, green tea, among others, created a diuretic so I feel as if I am making more frequent trips to the bathroom but this is how the toxins are flushed out of your system, so it was expected. I am thoroughly enjoying the flavor and benefits of the tea. It does also seem to help curb my appetite and stick with good food choices, just knowing that I am doing something good for my well-being

Magnesium is a mineral essential to our health and well-being. It is crucial to your bodily functions and systems. A Magnesium deficiency can cause elevated inflammation markers which has been associated with major health conditions like diabetes, heart disease and osteoporosis. No wonder Magnesium is considered a master mineral.

When I saw Ease, a spray on Magnesium, it really peaked my interest. Reading the product specifications, it claimed to promote brain function, help you relax, make sore muscles and bones feel better and help you sleep. In fact, a Magnesium deficiency is one of the major reasons that people have trouble sleeping. I was offered this product at a discount in return for testing, evaluation and unbiased review, so I was anxious to try it out.

The instructions tell you to spray 10 sprays to your lower abdomen 2 sprays to each of your shoulders, lower back, knees, feet, ankles and on sore muscles. In other words, spray your whole body. It is a clear odorless liquid, like spraying water, I am pretty wet after application but it does air dry pretty quickly, especially if I massage it into my skin. I am prone to Charley horses so I massage it into my calf muscles morning and nighttime.

At the time of this review, I have used this product daily for a little over a week. I can’t honestly say that I feel any different but I can tell you that I haven’t had a Charley horse since using the spray and have been sleeping better. The pump spray is a great delivery system, keeping the contents pure and uncontaminated. The bottle is a good size which should last several weeks to a month. As an added bonus, you will receive a free e-book which is very informative, explaining everything you want to know about this master mineral, and how it is essential to your overall health and well-being. I like the idea of quick delivery of the mineral through the skin but like any vitamin or mineral, the benefits are cumulative so it will take time to notice any measurable improvement to my health.

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So many people come to my blog hoping to find a great gravy recipe or tips on making a great gravy. A fellow food blogger allowed me to share a link to My King Cook on how to make a great gravy., all types.